Anybody else have a Kel tec RDB c in 5.56 ?

[Dunedain Ranger]

I have about 4 or 5 AR15s, and of course tons of ammo and mags for them all. With all the Biden bulls&%t and supposed talk of "banning ar15s", i know it prob wont happen, i wanted something that is not an AR15, but uses and does the same thing as one.

In the beginning of the summer i was vacationing in Ocean City Maryland. Alas there was a nice gun store on the road into Assateague island, right outside of OC. In the shop, behind the counter, was a sign that said "Cash and carry on all rifles and shotguns". Well i had some cash, and my arms can carry. I found a cool looking OD green Kel tec RDB c that shot .223 and 5.56 and took ANY ar15 magazine.

Just what i was looking for. I admit its a bit odd looking, with its bullpup design, and ranch style grip, for NY and California legality, hence the C after RDB. Why it was in a gun shop in Maryland is beyond me, but just solidified that it was meant for me. Only thing i needed to do to make it NY/NJ legal was i had to pin the threaded barrel adapter, no biggy. After the 10 minute background check i drove home with it.

First time i brought it up to my property to target shoot, i did not have an optic for it or a front hand stop. Needless to say, it was very hard to sight, and i walked away saying it was useless without a sight. I decided to upgrade it before i took it out shooting again. I got a nice green dot optic sight, a front hand stop, and a new handguard from lifeindustries in OD green. If you own a Kel tec RDB def look into life industries, they are one of the few companies that makes some nice stuff for it. It looks sick now, and awesome, plus i put a sling on it.

Last few times i took it out, fully upgraded, i loved it, including just this past weekend. It is dead nuts on, and i can ring the bell from 400 yards everytime. Its heavy though, and a bit awkward to hold, especially when used to firing ar15s all the time. You shouldnt wear flip flops, not that i do, while firing this thing, otherwise the downward ejection of the shell casings will land on your feet, or lap if sitting, so prepare accordingly. Its a solid, heavy, piece of machinery, its a mans gun. My wife tried it out, and she is no pansy, she has her own AR15 and handguns, and is very proficient in firearms. She hated the Kel tec. She even has a bruise on her shoulder from it. I think its just too heavy and awkward for her, and i cant fault her for it.

As much as i really like this gun, and again i only got it as a back up non ar15 that can still be an ar15, so to speak, i find myself putting it down after running 30 or 40 rounds through it, and picking back up the ARs. Its still a cool, well firing gun though. Its a completely different system too. Its got a long charging handle, a similar BCG as an AR but much smaller, a weird hammer compared to other guns, and its a bull pup, and ejects the casings downward. A different but cool firing machine.

Anybody else have one here, in 5.56, and the RDB c version or similar? Would love to hear your thoughts on it.

 

[Drinkthekoolaid]

I have about 4 or 5 AR15s, and of course tons of ammo and mags for them all. With all the Biden bulls&%t and supposed talk of "banning ar15s", i know it prob wont happen, i wanted something that is not an AR15, but uses and does the same thing as one.

In the beginning of the summer i was vacationing in Ocean City Maryland. Alas there was a nice gun store on the road into Assateague island, right outside of OC. In the shop, behind the counter, was a sign that said "Cash and carry on all rifles and shotguns". Well i had some cash, and my arms can carry. I found a cool looking OD green Kel tec RDB c that shot .223 and 5.56 and took ANY ar15 magazine.

Just what i was looking for. I admit its a bit odd looking, with its bullpup design, and ranch style grip, for NY and California legality, hence the C after RDB. Why it was in a gun shop in Maryland is beyond me, but just solidified that it was meant for me. Only thing i needed to do to make it NY/NJ legal was i had to pin the threaded barrel adapter, no biggy. After the 10 minute background check i drove home with it.

First time i brought it up to my property to target shoot, i did not have an optic for it or a front hand stop. Needless to say, it was very hard to sight, and i walked away saying it was useless without a sight. I decided to upgrade it before i took it out shooting again. I got a nice green dot optic sight, a front hand stop, and a new handguard from lifeindustries in OD green. If you own a Kel tec RDB def look into life industries, they are one of the few companies that makes some nice stuff for it. It looks sick now, and awesome, plus i put a sling on it.

Last few times i took it out, fully upgraded, i loved it, including just this past weekend. It is dead nuts on, and i can ring the bell from 400 yards everytime. Its heavy though, and a bit awkward to hold, especially when used to firing ar15s all the time. You shouldnt wear flip flops, not that i do, while firing this thing, otherwise the downward ejection of the shell casings will land on your feet, or lap if sitting, so prepare accordingly. Its a solid, heavy, piece of machinery, its a mans gun. My wife tried it out, and she is no pansy, she has her own AR15 and handguns, and is very proficient in firearms. She hated the Kel tec. She even has a bruise on her shoulder from it. I think its just too heavy and awkward for her, and i cant fault her for it.

As much as i really like this gun, and again i only got it as a back up non ar15 that can still be an ar15, so to speak, i find myself putting it down after running 30 or 40 rounds through it, and picking back up the ARs. Its still a cool, well firing gun though. Its a completely different system too. Its got a long charging handle, a similar BCG as an AR but much smaller, a weird hammer compared to other guns, and its a bull pup, and ejects the casings downward. A different but cool firing machine.

Anybody else have one here, in 5.56, and the RDB c version or similar? Would love to hear your thoughts on it.

Super cool. I liked assateague and Chincoteague islands. Definitely a neat place.

At one point I was interested in the keltec su16 but never actually saw any in person

 

[REF]

I have about 4 or 5 AR15s, and of course tons of ammo and mags for them all. With all the Biden bulls&%t and supposed talk of "banning ar15s", i know it prob wont happen, i wanted something that is not an AR15, but uses and does the same thing as one.

In the beginning of the summer i was vacationing in Ocean City Maryland. Alas there was a nice gun store on the road into Assateague island, right outside of OC. In the shop, behind the counter, was a sign that said "Cash and carry on all rifles and shotguns". Well i had some cash, and my arms can carry. I found a cool looking OD green Kel tec RDB c that shot .223 and 5.56 and took ANY ar15 magazine.

Just what i was looking for. I admit its a bit odd looking, with its bullpup design, and ranch style grip, for NY and California legality, hence the C after RDB. Why it was in a gun shop in Maryland is beyond me, but just solidified that it was meant for me. Only thing i needed to do to make it NY/NJ legal was i had to pin the threaded barrel adapter, no biggy. After the 10 minute background check i drove home with it.

First time i brought it up to my property to target shoot, i did not have an optic for it or a front hand stop. Needless to say, it was very hard to sight, and i walked away saying it was useless without a sight. I decided to upgrade it before i took it out shooting again. I got a nice green dot optic sight, a front hand stop, and a new handguard from lifeindustries in OD green. If you own a Kel tec RDB def look into life industries, they are one of the few companies that makes some nice stuff for it. It looks sick now, and awesome, plus i put a sling on it.

Last few times i took it out, fully upgraded, i loved it, including just this past weekend. It is dead nuts on, and i can ring the bell from 400 yards everytime. Its heavy though, and a bit awkward to hold, especially when used to firing ar15s all the time. You shouldnt wear flip flops, not that i do, while firing this thing, otherwise the downward ejection of the shell casings will land on your feet, or lap if sitting, so prepare accordingly. Its a solid, heavy, piece of machinery, its a mans gun. My wife tried it out, and she is no pansy, she has her own AR15 and handguns, and is very proficient in firearms. She hated the Kel tec. She even has a bruise on her shoulder from it. I think its just too heavy and awkward for her, and i cant fault her for it.

As much as i really like this gun, and again i only got it as a back up non ar15 that can still be an ar15, so to speak, i find myself putting it down after running 30 or 40 rounds through it, and picking back up the ARs. Its still a cool, well firing gun though. Its a completely different system too. Its got a long charging handle, a similar BCG as an AR but much smaller, a weird hammer compared to other guns, and its a bull pup, and ejects the casings downward. A different but cool firing machine.

Anybody else have one here, in 5.56, and the RDB c version or similar? Would love to hear your thoughts on it.

I had one a couple years ago. Actually only had it for a month or 2 and then traded it in for an AUG. I purchased it because it was different and it looked like a good survival rifle that I could just throw in my bag when hiking, ATV trail riding , etc. Was fun to shoot but had issues with the gas adjustment, did not like steel at all, or any “cheaper” ammo. Sent it back to Kel-Tec twice, and although their customer service was excellent, the issue seemed to keep happening randomly, FTF, FTE, etc.,(discussed in the Tula ammo thread). So when i had an opportunity to purchase the AUG, I traded the RDB in as the AUG is not cheap, I think twice as much as the Kel-Tec. Of course this is just MY personal experience with one , someone else may chime in

 

[Dunedain Ranger]

I had one a couple years ago. Actually only had it for a month or 2 and then traded it in for an AUG. I purchased it because it was different and it looked like a good survival rifle that I could just throw in my bag when hiking, ATV trail riding , etc. Was fun to shoot but had issues with the gas adjustment, did not like steel at all, or any “cheaper” ammo. Sent it back to Kel-Tec twice, and although their customer service was excellent, the issue seemed to keep happening randomly, FTF, FTE, etc.,(discussed in the Tula ammo thread). So when i had an opportunity to purchase the AUG, I traded the RDB in as the AUG is not cheap, I think twice as much as the Kel-Tec. Of course this is just MY personal experience with one , someone else may chime in

I ONLY have shot brass through it, and i believe based on what YOU said in my Tul ammo thread, i will NEVER shoot steel through it. I have never had a FTF or FTE yet, and i hope i dont. Thats what scares me a little about it, is having to remove a casing or a jam, is very hard to get to because of the bull pup design and different ejection system.

I honestly have only fired about 50 to 60 rounds through it so far, so i need to shoot it more. I love the way it feels and looks though. Like i said, i added a rail from Life industries, and it looks sick now. Where i put the front hand grip/stop, and optic, i have it perfectly fit for me. Its heavy though, but solid. Since you wanted it for a "throw in the bag" gun, it may not have been ideal due to the weight. I have a "throw in the bag" gun, but its a measly Henry AR 7, lol. It only shoots .22lr, but when i remove the barrel, receiver, and mags, and fit them ALL in the stock, it truly is the perfect "throw in the bag" gun, as far as size is concerned once broken down. In fact i got 2 of them in 2 different bug out bags, waiting, lol.

Anyway, i still like it, and plan on keeping it. Again, i just wanted a LEGIT AR15 replacement that will still shoot all my ammo and use all my magazines, and that it does.

What issue did you have with the gas adjustment by the way? I havent even adjusted mine yet, even though its very easy to do, and accessible. Now that i think about it, i did have one issue, but it was my fault. When i took it apart to clean, after cleaning it, and putting back together, the charging handle would not rack back. It was stuck forward. I eventually realized that when i disassembled the BCG the "nut" piece that the hammer pin goes through and holds in place, and that moves in the groove, was put in upside down by me. For some reason that wouldnt allow the charging handle to rack the bolt back. Once i flipped it i was good.

 

[Dunedain Ranger]

Super cool. I liked assateague and Chincoteague islands. Definitely a neat place.

At one point I was interested in the keltec su16 but never actually saw any in person

I love those areas as well. My wife and daughters love the wild horses on Assateague, and we saw a bunch this last time, including a pony. Personally i been going to the boardwalk in Ocean City Md for years, since i was 2 years old with my parents. My parents actually still go every year too. Weve been going for so long, that we get special rates on some specific hotels that are right on the boardwalk downtown, that we have been using for YEARS. Even when they are "booked", we call and can usually get a room last minute.

I never even realized there was a gun store right there on the way to assateague. It was a nice store too. Lots of pistols, and HUGE selection of rifles and shotguns. I never saw so many shotguns in one store, and the amount of high end stuff was amazing. Besides Bennelis, there were tons of beautiful double barrel, single, etc. shotguns that had intricate metal etchings, and designs, engravings of deer, and ducks, and all cool stuff. There were a few $25,000 to $30,000 shotguns for sale there.

Thats the thing about Kel tecs, they are cool looking, nice to look at, and want, but hard to find anywhere. Its kinda why when i saw it at the shop, i just had to grab it. I have no regrets, but its a rare gun. Thats why i was wondering if anyone else had one.

 

[Phazer]

Is there still an RBD model that is NY-compliant? On the Kel Tec site, even the RBD Survival model still has a collapsible stock.

 

[REF]

Is there still an RBD model that is NY-compliant? On the Kel Tec site, even the RBD Survival model still has a collapsible stock.

Yes, they pin it. Fucking ridiculous

 

[Phazer]

Yes, they pin it. Fucking ridiculous

Really? I didn't see how to order a compliant model.

I've pinned all of my other no-longer-collapsible stocks. It is funny when I hand a rifle to someone to try and they immediately attempt to adjust the stock length to no avail. We then both say, "Fucking New York!"

 

[REF]

Really? I didn't see how to order a compliant model.

I've pinned all of my other no-longer-collapsible stocks. It is funny when I hand a rifle to someone to try and they immediately attempt to adjust the stock length to no avail. We then both say, "Fucking New York!"

Yeah, I know, god forbid you own a firearm that fits you

 

[REF]

And I believe your LGS are the ones that pin it, I don’t believe you can get it direct from Kel-tec that way. “Fucking New York “, is right!!!

 

[Dunedain Ranger]

Really? I didn't see how to order a compliant model.

I've pinned all of my other no-longer-collapsible stocks. It is funny when I hand a rifle to someone to try and they immediately attempt to adjust the stock length to no avail. We then both say, "Fucking New York!"

If you order the RDB C model, the stock is not adjustable, there is no pistol grip, and it is 100% Ca compliant and about 95% NY. The ONLY issue for NY is the screw on barrel end fitting must be pinned. Luckily when i bought it at the store in MD, they had a gunsmith on sight that simply pinned the fitting for me.

How to get one shipped directly to a NY ffl, i would think that would need to be done first, or have it worked out with the FFl to do once he receives it, if that is allowed.